Kulpakji Jain Mandir

Kulpakji Jain Mandir, also known as Kolanupaka Temple, is a 2,000-year-old Śvetāmbara Jain temple located in the village of Kolanupaka in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana. The temple houses three sacred idols of Lord Rishabhanatha, Lord Neminatha, and Lord Mahavira. It was established in the 9th century and flourished as a prominent Jain center during the Rashtrakuta period, with over 20 Jain inscriptions discovered at the site.

Visitors can explore an ancient Jain temple complex featuring three revered Tirthankara idols, including a notable green stone idol of Lord Rishabha and a white marble idol of Lord Adinath. The temple premises include an archaeological museum displaying sculptures and artifacts from the 10th to 14th centuries. The surrounding village offers a serene atmosphere with additional historical structures including the Someshwara Temple.

The temple was established in the 9th century and flourished as a major Jain center during the Rashtrakuta period (753-982 AD). Over 20 Jain inscriptions have been discovered at the site. The present temple structure is more than 800 years old, built during the time of the Kalyani Chalukyas and later patronized by the Kakatiya rulers. An inscription from 1125 AD has been found at the site.

Kulpakji is one of the most revered Śvetāmbara Jain pilgrimage centers in South India. It is believed that Jainism was prevalent in Telangana before the 4th century, and Kolanupaka was one of the prominent centers of Jainism from early times. The temple holds significant importance for Jain devotees, particularly during Mahavir Jayanti and full moon days (Purnima).